iPhone 6 may let you refocus your photos using Lytro-like tech

It'll be a time saver, that's for sure

Apple has been awarded a patent for a Lytro-like camera system that will refocus an image after the shot is taken and could surface in the iPhone 6.

The patent for a "digital camera including refocusable imaging mode adaptor" was spotted by AppleInsider and could be a big clue as to the next step for the iPhone snapper.

Without the need to focus, taking pictures on an iPhone would be made instant thanks to the "plenoptic" tech, which basically means you can change what is and what isn't in focus after the shot has been taken.

Early glimpses

The patent even makes reference to the Lytro camera as prior art but adds that certain adjustments can be made in the quality of picture.